'It's All Fabric!' gallery reception set for Sept. 4

Thursday

Aug 28, 2008 at 10:25 AM

LAKEVILLE — The bright colors of stained glass will shine in the Great Ponds Gallery at the Lakeville Public Library throughout September. No, not new windows or even a display of art glass. The gallery will feature "It's All Fabric!" an exhibit of quilted wall hangings by Lakeville artist, Ruth Gross.

LAKEVILLE — The bright colors of stained glass will shine in the Great Ponds Gallery at the Lakeville Public Library throughout September. No, not new windows or even a display of art glass. The gallery will feature "It's All Fabric!" an exhibit of quilted wall hangings by Lakeville artist, Ruth Gross.

Join the artist Thursday evening, Sept. 4 between 5-7:30pm for a reception at the Great Ponds Gallery. It will be an opportunity to talk to Ms. Gross to find out how she developed this stained glass style of quilting and to see her enthusiasm for her craft.

The "glass" shapes are cut from dozens of different cotton fabrics with black cotton "leading." Some of the designs are original and others are variations of commercial stained glass patterns.

"I don't remember a time when I didn't sew," said Ms. Gross, who works making theatrical costumes. "I love fabrics — the colors and textures - and I especially love the puzzle of combining different shapes and colors to complete a full picture — or a full garment."

Ms. Gross has been quilting for over 20 years and has previously exhibited work at the Herring Run Arts Festival in Middleboro. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Mississippi University for Women, attended Hunter College, Parson's School of Design in New York City and recently completed the University of Rhode Island's Master Seamstress program.

The free exhibit is open to the public Sept. 2 through Sept. 27.

The library is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday and Fridays; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. It is closed Sundays and Mondays. For additional information, call the Lakeville Library at 508-947-9028.